Pocketwatch

The Pocket Watch - A Very Personal Timepiece

A pocketwatch is a personal timepiece that is suspended from a chain, secured to a belt loop and carried in the pocket. Pocketwatches come in two main types: those with covers, and those without. Although uncovered pocketwatches are still used for particular purposes, such as in the medical field, the most common type of pocketwatch that you'll find on the market today feature hinged covers. These hinged covers snap over the clock face to protect it from damage.

** Pocket Watch Tip ** Jewelry Stores: Jewelry stores are probably the most likely place to find a La Fidele pocket watch. Most of the time, if the store doesn't have the watch in stock, they can order it for you. Though a jewelry store will probably be the most expensive option, it is often also the most convenient one, especially if you're seeking a brand new pocket watch. The jewelry store can engrave your pocket watch, often free of charge, with any message you would like.

Pocketwatches make the perfect gifts if you're have in mind something that's lasting, traditional, classy and conservative. These timepieces range in price from cheap to expensive, and come in a wide variety of styles. There are children's pocketwatches which feature favorite characters. There are diamond encrusted, platinum pocketwatches designed for the very rich. Then, there are those watches that are middle-of-the-road, usually crafted from silver or gold, often engraved. These are the most common type that are given as gifts. If you do give a pocketwatch to someone, make sure to engrave the cover. It's fairly inexpensive to have done and will make the gift unique and from the heart.

These timepieces have been around as early as 1462. In a letter from a clockmaker named Bartholomew Manfredi to the Marchese di Manta, Manfredi offers di Manta what he called a pocket clock, and claimed it was better than the one that belonged to the Duke of Moderna. In 1510, a man named Peter Heinlen brought pocketwatches to the masses by manufacturing them. They were widely popular until it was discovered in the 20th century that wrist watches were simply more convenient in most circumstances.

** Pocket Watch Tip ** Hampden Deuber, originally a small watch company known as Hampden, began creating pocket watches in 1876. In 1889, Hamden was bought by the Deuber Company, hence the new name. This company introduced the first 23 jewel movements in the United States. They also produced top quality watches, including railroad watches, until they went bankrupt in 1928.

Today, many large companies still practise the time-honoured tradition of presenting retiring employees with gold watches. These gold watches are actually gold pocketwatches that are often engraved to commemorate a retiring employee's service.

The Internet is a good source if you're looking for a wide variety of pocketwatches. Today's online retailers have more selection than you could ever find at your local mall. Specialty e-shops offer hard to find items, and online auction sites like Ebay let you find your treasures at a fraction of the retail price. If you're a collector, then there are online groups you can join to network with other pocketwatch collectors.

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